Pirates trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval to strengthen bullpen
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to a trade with the New York Yankees for reliever Camilo Doval, sources report. This move comes as the Pirates seek to bolster their bullpen in an effort to break an 11-year postseason drought. The acquisition of Doval aims to enhance the team's chances in the final stretch of the season. Details of the trade have not been fully disclosed.
- •Pirates trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval.
- •Move aimed at improving bullpen for postseason push.
- •Pirates seek to end 11-year postseason drought.
- •Details of the trade remain undisclosed.
- 7:26 PMESPN — Sources: Pirates take shot, trade for Yanks' Doval
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees, AP source says
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees ship Camilo Doval to Pittsburgh
- 6:50 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees trade embattled reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates for two young prospects
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Pirates Trade: Bucs Land Bullpen Help From Yankees in Former All-Star Closer Doval
"The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost. Pittsburgh is sending prospects Omar Alfonso, a catcher, and Luis Cruz, an outfielder, to New York for Doval, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The 29-year-old Doval, an All-Star in 2023 when he served as the closer for the San Francisco Giants, provides Pittsburgh with a much-needed experienced arm as the Pirates try to hang around in the crowded race for a National League wild-card spot.
"The Pirates are adding to their bullpen. Pittsburgh is acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval and cash considerations from the Yankees […] The post Pirates Trade: Bucs Land Bullpen Help From Yankees in Former All-Star Closer Doval appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
"Seeking bullpen help in their quest to end an 11-year postseason drought, the Pirates have agreed to a trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources told ESPN.
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 1, 2026, 7:26 PMSources: Pirates take shot, trade for Yanks' Doval
Seeking bullpen help in their quest to end an 11-year postseason drought, the Pirates have agreed to a trade for Yankees reliever Camilo Doval, sources told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:23 PMPirates acquire former All-Star reliever Camilo Doval from the Yankees, AP source says
The Pittsburgh Pirates are acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval from the New York Yankees in hopes of giving their struggling bullpen a boost. Pittsburgh is sending prospects Omar Alfonso, a catcher, and Luis Cruz, an outfielder, to New York for Doval, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The 29-year-old Doval, an All-Star in 2023 when he served as the closer for the San Francisco Giants, provides Pittsburgh with a much-needed experienced arm as the Pirates try to hang around in the crowded race for a National League wild-card spot.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 7:14 PMYankees ship Camilo Doval to Pittsburgh
For a second straight MLB trade deadline period, right-handed reliever Camilo Doval has changed teams.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:50 PMYankees trade embattled reliever Camilo Doval to Pirates for two young prospects
The right-hander finishes his Yankees’ tenure with a mediocre 4.63 ERA between 2025 and 2026.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 6:48 PMPirates Trade: Bucs Land Bullpen Help From Yankees in Former All-Star Closer Doval
The Pirates are adding to their bullpen. Pittsburgh is acquiring right-handed reliever Camilo Doval and cash considerations from the Yankees […] The post Pirates Trade: Bucs Land Bullpen Help From Yankees in Former All-Star Closer Doval appeared first on Pittsburgh Baseball Now.
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